How is the competent court determined in cases involving foreigners who own real estate in Türkiye?
How is the competent court determined in cases involving foreigners who own real estate in Türkiye? In practice, the question of how the competent court is determined in cases involving foreigners who own real estate in Türkiye involves a two-step process... Read More
Inheritance Law for Foreigners in Türkiye – Applicable Law, Certificate of Inheritance, Title Transfer and Taxes
Inheritance Law for Foreigners in Türkiye – Applicable Law, Certificate of Inheritance, Title Transfer and Taxation Inheritance processes for foreign nationals in Türkiye are based on the classic "inheritance...". Read More
Authorization Agreements and Validity Conditions within the Scope of the Private International Law Act
Introduction In international commercial and legal relations, parties wish to determine in advance which country's court will have jurisdiction in the event of a dispute. As a result of this need... Read More
Jurisdiction of Turkish Courts in Family Law Cases Involving Foreign Elements
Introduction Family law disputes are cases that directly affect an individual's personal status, family life, and the future of children. When the element of foreignness is added to these cases, the dispute becomes not only... Read More
Jurisdiction Issues in Compensation Cases Involving Foreign Elements
Introduction: Compensation claims involving foreign elements encompass many types of cases, including traffic accidents, workplace accidents, medical interventions, breach of contract, product liability, and infringement of personal rights... Read More
Jurisdiction and Applicable Law in Employment Cases Involving Foreign Elements
Introduction The globalized labor market has made employment relationships with foreign elements commonplace. Foreign workers employed in Türkiye, Turkish companies operating abroad, and those working remotely... Read More
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Türkiye
Introduction Arbitration is frequently preferred in international commercial disputes because it offers a faster, more confidential, and specialized solution compared to state courts. However, arbitration... Read More
Current Application of the Principle of Reciprocity
Introduction When it comes to the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Türkiye, one of the most debated concepts in practice is the principle of reciprocity. Especially in enforcement cases, the question arises: "The decision...". Read More
Objection on the grounds of violation of public order
Introduction In private international law, public order (ordre public) is a safety valve of last resort. The application of foreign law or the recognition/enforcement of a foreign court decision,... Read More
The Differences Between Recognition and Enforcement, and Their Practical Consequences
Introduction When discussing the legal effect of foreign court decisions in Türkiye, the most frequently encountered pair of concepts in practice is recognition and enforcement. These two institutions, in most cases... Read More